Testing Resistance & Reform News May 9 - 15, 201
As the spring 2013 school testing season begins to wind down, there's no sign of slackening by the grassroots assessment reform movement.Let us know if there is anyone else you think should be added to the list to receive these weekly updates.
Building a Successful Assessment Reform Movement -- A Three-Part Series by FairTest
http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/living-in-dialogue/2013/05/monty_neill_building_a_success.html
http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/living-in-dialogue/2013/05/monty_neill_authentic_assessme.html#comments
http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/living-in-dialogue/2013/05/monty_neill_building_effective.htmlBacklash to Education Mandates Grows, Spreads
http://educationopportunitynetwork.org/unified-backlash-to-education-mandates-grows-spreads/Australian Testing Revolt Heeds U.S. Lessons -- Watch the Video
http://au.news.yahoo.com/today-tonight/lifestyle/article/-/17160520/naplan-revolt/Computerized Test Failure Affects Thousands of Oklahoma Students http://www.tulsaworld.com/article.aspx/Standardized_testing_problems_affect_9100_Oklahoma/20130508_19_a1_oklaho468869?subj=1
Standardized Testing's (Many) Flaws -- An Indiana Superintendent Speaks Out
http://www.jconline.com/article/20130508/OPINION03/305080005/Guest-column-Standardized-testing-s-flawsTesting Obsession Spurs NY Parent to Take Action
http://www.penfieldpost.com/latestnews/x179156208/-Testing-obsession-spurs-Webster-parent-whos-also-a-teacher-to-actionMore New York City Parents Boycott Standardized Tests
http://school-stories.org/2013/05/more-and-more-city-parents-just-say-no-to-standardized-tests/Seattle High Schools Can Opt Out of MAP Exam -- A Victory for Boycotting Teachers
http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2020980195_bandamapdecisionxml.htmlFinal Exam: A Test Question About Pearson
http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/final-exam-article-1.1340975Objecting to the State Test -- More Great Letters to the Editor for You to Use as Models
http://www.newsday.com/opinion/letters/letters-objecting-to-new-state-tests-1.5209978A Testing Experience
http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2013/05/14/opinion/doc518d386a6f06b754709193.txt?viewmode=fullstoryOur Kids Will Learn More if The State Tests Less
http://www.chron.com/opinion/outlook/article/Kellner-Salazar-Fewer-state-school-tests-will-4506414.phpToo Much Time on Testing, So No Grades
http://www.cbs6albany.com/news/features/top-story/stories/no-grades-too-much-time-state-testing-8247.shtmlStruggling Students Need More Support Before "Higher Standards"
http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2013/05/08/30jackson.h32.html?cmp=ENL-EU-SUBCNTDon't Believe the Ed Reform Hype
http://edushyster.com/?p=2539The Most Important Problem Facing U.S. Children Today
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/wp/2013/05/14/the-most-important-problem-facing-american-children-today/
More than 1000 four-year colleges and universities do not use the SAT or ACT to admit substantial numbers of bachelor-degree applicants.